Huffy Cranbrook mod suggestions?

[ImpulseRocket]

The Cranbrook will suffice for now if your budget is tight, just keep a good eye on the frame as you go. A lot of these parts can easily swap over to another bike like the Hyper Cruiser that these guys run.

 

[GrayMan646]

Can the Hyper take 2.5in wide tires?

Are are the 2.125 tires good for unpaved riding like packed trails, light sand? I assume so since it looks like a common beach cruiser size

I like the looks of the Kenda Max, K-rad, Kross Plus and Mx k50. How do you guys feel about these for on/off road use and Schwalbe equivalents for versatile use?

I'm going to see if this engine will fit my Trek, it's already built up pretty well just needs a solid overhaul of adjustments, cleaning etc and I'm not sure if this read wheel will fit a chain/sprocket, plus this large bar and.. I believe it's aluminum with these brackets, I've read somewhere that those can pretty much ruin a bike for a motor. But is has Manitou fluid flo front forks and clyde rims, Idk how wide of a tire I can fit on these either. It's wearing 26x 1.195 Kendas of unknown model and I would like a bit wider. All parts feel solid, Bontrager and Shimano, barrel nuts on everything.

 

[ImpulseRocket]

Aluminum frames are generally not recommended for motorizing because they fail faster due to the vibrations and abuse of higher speeds thanks to the nature of aluminum.

That said, a Trek frame is likely going to be a much higher quality build, so it may hold up ok. Generally it's the cheaper ones that are the issue.

As for the wider tires. On the Hypers I will let a Hyper rider chime in. On the Trek, it would need wider hoops(rim) on the wheel to run a wider tire - assuming you have space in the frame and.forks to fit one.

 

[DAMIEN1307]

On the Hypers I will let a Hyper rider chime in.

That would be @Gordy then...lol...He has wider tires on his Gemini rims which can accomodate wider tires...I run street mags which is a much more narrow tire.

 

[Gordy]

That would be @Gordy then...lol...He has wider tires on his Gemini rims which can accomodate wider tires...I run street mags which is a much more narrow tire.

They're knock off Gemini rims. But they would fit 2.5", however the chains would probably rub. A 2.25" would be best

 

[cloakedvillain]

Seeing as you just need to get going, cheap, the trek seems like an okay temporary ride.

 

[GrayMan646]

I ordered the Hyper cruiser as a precaution, due to the recommendation and youtube vids, but I'll see how the motor fits the Trek frame, and use some extra silicone sheet if the cupholder bracket holes are in the way or use the Hyper if I feel better about that one and possibly swap the brakes from the Trek.

How are the Hyper's stock rims? Walmart didn't have a spec detail for those, or I missed it. Will check out those Geminis, Gordy, what are the knockoffs you have?
And how about the fenders it comes with, should I scrap them or are they good to go?
Also, I didn't even notice if this Hyper frame CAN mount Caliper brakes. If this thing gets over 25mph I'll put disc brakes on it for sure anyway

Was checking out
The Lost co and they have some $$$ stuff will have to check that out for a cooler build later on.

Going to read the other parts of the forum for tires/rims/hubs/axle etc, forks, brake setups, lights etc And see more Hyper builds

 

[Gordy]

I ordered the Hyper cruiser as a precaution, due to the recommendation and youtube vids, but I'll see how the motor fits the Trek frame, and use some extra silicone sheet if the cupholder bracket holes are in the way or use the Hyper if I feel better about that one and possibly swap the brakes from the Trek.

How are the Hyper's stock rims? Walmart didn't have a spec detail for those, or I missed it. Will check out those Geminis, Gordy, what are the knockoffs you have?
And how about the fenders it comes with, should I scrap them or are they good to go?
Also, I didn't even notice if this Hyper frame CAN mount Caliper brakes. If this thing gets over 25mph I'll put disc brakes on it for sure anyway

Was checking out
The Lost co and they have some $$$ stuff will have to check that out for a cooler build later on.

Going to read the other parts of the forum for tires/rims/hubs/axle etc, forks, brake setups, lights etc And see more Hyper builds

Good choice on the hyper. The rear needs a bracket made for rim brakes. The stick rims on the hyper I call the "Achilles wheels" as they are quite flimsy, but the rest of the bike is built like a tank. I would recommend you get plastic fenders as any steel ones will crack from vibration and that's very dangerous.

These are the knockoffs I got...

Amazon.com

They're very nice, but I did need to dish the wheels alot to the pedal side for my bike. If you ran rear rim brakes it probably wouldn't need dished much, if any.

 

[robe]

Good choice on the hyper. The rear needs a bracket made for rim brakes. The stick rims on the hyper I call the "Achilles wheels" as they are quite flimsy, but the rest of the bike is built like a tank. I would recommend you get plastic fenders as any steel ones will crack from vibration and that's very dangerous.

These are the knockoffs I got...

Amazon.com

They're very nice, but I did need to dish the wheels alot to the pedal side for my bike. If you ran rear rim brakes it probably wouldn't need dished much, if any.

I'd say those wheels are nice for the price. I don't have many miles on mine yet but they seem solid. I'm glad I got some, quite a step up from stock mtn bike wheels.
I didn't have to dish mine, they are still running true out of the box.
One hates to recommend some of this stuff as one never know what the next batch quality control is going to be like.

 

[GrayMan646]

Good choice on the hyper. The rear needs a bracket made for rim brakes. The stick rims on the hyper I call the "Achilles wheels" as they are quite flimsy, but the rest of the bike is built like a tank. I would recommend you get plastic fenders as any steel ones will crack from vibration and that's very dangerous.

These are the knockoffs I got...

Amazon.com

They're very nice, but I did need to dish the wheels alot to the pedal side for my bike. If you ran rear rim brakes it probably wouldn't need dished much, if any.

It's hefty.
The only problem I've ran into is the Allen bolts on the grips came ruined and I cannot remove them, left side is not on all the way, probably cross threaded.